overbooking
|o/ver/book/ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈbʊkɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈbʊkɪŋ/
(overbook)
excessive reservations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overbooking' originates from the English prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'book' meaning 'to reserve'.
Historical Evolution
'overbook' transformed into 'overbooking' to describe the act or process of booking excessively.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to book more than available', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of selling more tickets or reservations than there are available seats or accommodations.
The airline faced criticism for its overbooking policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/30 19:26